Tuesday, June 7, 2011

MDB - Day 1 of the 30 Day Song Challenge

From MDB, "your favorite song":

I went with an old favorite:
John Lennon -- Nobody Told Me [Remastered]



He added in his FB comments:

Here is an alternate video for the same song, if you get can get past the ad. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xct8ld_john-lennon-nobody-told-me_music

MDB takes the 30 Day Song Challenge

My son MDB has decided to take the 30 Day Song Challenge posted on Facebook. I wish him well in following the rules:

The Rules

day 01 - your favorite song
day 02 - your least favorite song
day 03 - a song that makes you happy
day 04 - a song that makes you sad
day 05 - a song that reminds you of someone
day 06 - a song that reminds you of somewhere
day 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event
day 08 - a song that you know all the words to
day 09 - a song that you can dance to
day 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep
day 11 - a song from your favorite band
day 12 - a song from a band you hate
day 13 - a song that is a guilty pleasure
day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love
day 15 - a song that describes you
day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate
day 17 - a song that you hear often on the radio
day 18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio
day 19 - a song from your favorite album
day 20 - a song that you listen to when you’re angry
day 21 - a song that you listen to when you’re happy
day 22 - a song that you listen to when you’re sad
day 23 - a song that you want to play at your wedding
day 24 - a song that you want to play at your funeral
day 25 - a song that makes you laugh
day 26 - a song that you can play on an instrument
day 27 - a song that you wish you could play
day 28 - a song that makes you feel guilty
day 29 - a song from your childhood
day 30 - your favorite song at this time last year

Weiner Follow-Up

For those not privy to my Facebook page or yet a fan of BlueRootsRadio.com, I just posted this Note on Facebook:

Amidst supportive and hateful comments, I just posted this into an open thread on the Facebook political page of Representative Anthony Weiner concerning the Conflicted Justice Clarence Thomas:

BlueRootsRadio.com compiled a lot of great Tweet retorts within the June 6th comments under the more compelling (for the American people) Wisconsin Tent City story which the corporate media will drown out by news of Weiner. See: http://bluerootsradio.com/?p=6330#comments - One of the consistent great tweeters was @theBradBlog who also retweeted another singular tweet: @DCdebbie: "BREAKING: A second dick picture emerges from #Weinergate revealing something the media has never before reported on http://yfrog.com/edk9p7j" Apt.

I then added this follow-up comment to my Facebook Note:

My thanks to Christopher Johnson and Toni DiPego and their bloggers for their work on BlueRootsRadio.com, a great home for roots music and progressive information and dialog.

Am saddened by the tragic flaw(s) of Representative Anthony Weiner but love me my BlueRootsRadio! It sustains my spirit when all else fails.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Unforgettable - Exclusive Preview



This video features my neighborhood in Sunnyside, Queens, NYC. The non-sister's body is found in a Sunnyside Gardens' walkthrough/alley and Bella's Pizzeria on 35th Street is really a pizzeria/coffee shop on Skillman between 46 and 47th. Marc Leavitt and Betsy Crawford's house/fence is by the crime scene. Enjoy. Our reward for losing parking for a few days.... And let's hope the show is as good as this preview.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Tax Day Protest, 2011

USuncut NYCBOA says "Thank you for paying our taxes"Signs of the Time: Tax Day 2011ProtestersRich SignWar Resisters
Post Office greetersGrandmothers Against the WarThis is What Democracy Looks LikeRight To The CityTax the RichProtesters
Cheer Leader and War ResisterRight To The CityAction: Share Our StoryUSuncut NYCThis is What Democracy Looks LikeDiscussing Tax Cheats
BOA's Thank You note to Tax Payers"Bring War Dollars Home"

Tax Day Protest, 2011, a set on Flickr.

USuncut NYC was one of a number of groups at the steps of Farley Post Office (the historic main post office in NYC) greeting tax payers, reminding them they pay more taxes so Bank of America and other corporations like Exxon Mobil and GE can pay NONE. Here's a set of photos plus there is a short chanting video on YouTube.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

"Who will it be, Congress? 16 Corporations or We the People?"

"I pay Taxes / I did NOT cause the Recession -- That is the difference between me and a corporation." Take 3:14 minutes to get inspired and ask your Congressmember: "Who will it be, Congress? 16 Corporations or We the People?" Congressional switchboard is 202-224-3121.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Open Note to President Obama re Economy and Budget Cuts

Note to President Obama re the Economy and Budget cuts:

I am outraged at the cuts to social programs while the wealthy and corporations get tax cuts -- WE get the pain THEY get the gain -- UNFAIR.

Are YOU the President of ALL of us -- or just the wealthy? We the People demand MORE benefits: salary, social programs, education, healthcare. Prove you are the man we voted for and earn our continued support. We the People have given more than enough. Get the money from the wealthy, the corporations and the bloated military spending [who caused the problem in the first place].

Join me in raising your voice leave a message and/or call the White House Comment Line: 202-456-1111.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Renaming Queensboro Bridge Isn't Groovy



Queens Borough residents are NOT happy about OUR bridge being named after a mediocre mayor. The renaming was pushed on us by Mayor Bloomberg and while the renaming is scheduled for next week, let's still call 311 to protest.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Open Letter to Mayor Bloomberg re Koch Bridge

Left this message at the Contact the Mayor form:

As a Queens Borough resident I am appalled at the renaming of our bridge to honor a mediocre mayor. Koch was never a favorite but in truth I love(d) RFK and don't like the Triboro being renamed. Koch Queensborough Bridge? NOT needed. NOT merited. NOT Kosher.
My thanks to my Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer for voting AGAINST the re-naming.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

April 4 Day of Action

Support working families and our communities: Remembering Martin Luther King Jr., come out on April 4th to demonstrate. See WE ARE ONE Respect Our Rights. to find out where. Here in NYC these are some direct actions (mostly on April 4):

Workers' Rights Are Civil Rights
April 4, 2011 - 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Battery Park

Unite and Win: Stand Up for Workers' Rights
April 4, 2011 - 5 PM to 7:15 PM
City Hall Park

MLK Rally
April 4, 2011 - 4 PM to 6 PM
City Hall Park - Murray and Chambers Sts.

"We Are One" - Queens Solidarity Rally and March
April 4, 2011 - 4 PM to 8 PM
Hosted by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1056
Meet at the bus depot on Merrick Blvd across
from the Queens Library marching to Grace Church (by 6PM)

Protect Our Children Save Our Teachers and Schools
April 14, 2011- 4:30 PM to 6 PM
Queens Borough Hall - Kew Gardens

One Bronx Rally for a Living Wage
April 4, 2011 - 7 PM to 9 PM
Bronx Pentecostal Deliverance Center
1755 Watson Ave, Bronx NY

Living Wage NYC
April 4, 2011 - 6 PM to 9 PM
Bethel Baptist Church, Brooklyn NY

We Are One! We Are NY!
April 9, 2011 - Noon to 1 PM
Times Square (7 Ave @ 42nd)